#Science Fiction/Fantasy

Space! Dragons! Space dragons (that’s a thing)! Welcome to the sci-fi and fantasy corner of Book Riot, where we discuss the best fantasy book series (and best fantasy books that standalone–yes, those do exist), YA sci-fi, science fiction books for kids, cozy sci-fi (also a thing!), and more. Grab your sword and hop in the spaceship: let’s get reading.

On Wednesdays, We Read Tolkien: The Lord Of The Rings Fandom In 2021

Join Tolkien Fan Club card-carrying member Jenn for a tour of the Lord of the Rings fandom as it stands today.

15 Adult Fiction Books From BookFest That Go Straight to the TBR Pile

Here's a list of 15 amazing BookFest adult fiction books mentioned at the event that you should add to your TBR! You won't want to miss them!

18 of the Best Trans Fantasy and Sci-fi Books

If you're looking for some of the best trans fantasy and sci-fi books out there, this is the place to start, for both adult and YA fiction.

6 SFF Books With Genderfluid Characters

Celebrate Pride with science fiction and fantasy reads! We've rounded up some out of this world SFF books with genderfluid characters.

30 Must-Read Queer Fairytale Retellings For Pride

Princesses falling for princesses, nonbinary royals, and enticing fae fill the pages of these 30 must-read queer fairy tale retellings, I including Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron.

15 Books Like A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES

A Court of Thorns and Roses fans, don't miss out on a slew of read-alikes, like The Iron King by Julie Kagawa.

10 Great Middle Grade Superhero Books

Wham! Bam! Regular kids with super-awesome superpowers save the day in these middle grade superhero books perfect for aspiring heroes!

8 Stellar Sci-Fi Manga Titles

Travel to galaxies far, far away with these sci-fi manga, from futuristic Tokyo to planet camps 5,000 light-years away.

Be LGBTQ+, Do Other Stuff: 4 Anticipated Queer Fantasy Novels

Queer, (almost) here, and extra fantastic. Check out some exciting, upcoming queer fantasy books, including Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao.

Too Weird or Not Weird Enough: What is Slipstream?

Learn about slipstream fiction, from its origins, to interpretations of what it means, and even some current examples of slipstream books.